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News Release from: Surface Design Show
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 04 March 2008
The Surface Design Show opens
The only event where architects, interior designers and building specifiers can get close to hundreds of inspirational interior and external surface products.
Back for its 5th year, the event runs from the 4-6th March 2008 in the Business Design Centre, Islington With over 110 exhibitors the Surface Design Show promises to continue its tradition of premiering the most innovative, creative and imaginative surfaces in the architecture and design industry
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 8 Dec 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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To receive a press pass, all members of the press must register click here Upon arrival please visit our press office.
Here you will be able to pick up exhibitor press packs and show information.
There will also be a selection of refreshments for that well earned break.
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With exhibitors from the United States, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Sweden, Ireland, Belgium and Lithuania you'll be sure to witness our most varied and interesting show to date.
Several inspirational seminars and exciting attractions will take place across the show here is a sample of what to expect...
For the first time ever this years show will introduce its 'illuminating surfaces' feature which will see exhibitors showing off an inspiring fusion of colour light and texture, celebrating the important relationship between light and materials in building design.
Also in this interactive area will be Black and Light.
Designed by SCIN, the renowned material resource, this brand new concept will show an inspiring selection of the latest and best architectural, decorative and contemporary lighting.
The VIP Preview evening (Tues 4th March) will feature Will Alsop, one of the most prominent and controversial architects in the UK.
In 2000, Alsop won the RIBA Stirling Prize for the Peckham Library and Media Centre and has recently unveiled his ambitious masterplan for the regeneration of Croydon.
Last year, Will Alsop won a RIBA National Award for the Palestra building in Southwark.
Take in Wednesday night's Gala evening with a complimentary drink whilst listening to Tony Broomhead and Nicky Kirk of Amenity Space, two of the UK's most original architects who have managed to convey the medium of architecture through the airwaves on their weekly radio programme.
The Surface Design Show is an ideal launching pad for its exhibitors.
The show allows you to discover some of the latest innovative products.
Please see just a few of the new products below: The latest additions to The Expanded Metal Company's impressive collections will be on display at the show.
The focus of their most recent range is on light and how expanded metal can be transformed by simple lighting effects.
Their most recent high-profile projects include the Stirling Prize nominated Young Vic Theatre and New York's New Museum of Contemporary Art.
Ceilings UK will be showcasing a new range of perforated material including several acoustic perforations as well as the new 100% recycled range.
They will be exhibiting different colours and finishes within the Barrisol range including highly polished reflective finish and translucent light diffusing membrane.
Omarno Eco Luxury Palm Panels come in both three-dimensional and smooth finishes providing endless opportunities to create visionary projects that demand a strong aesthetic statement whilst being considerate to the environment.
Alternative Flooring will be launching Nature and Nurture from The Eco Collection.
Nature and Nurture is a range of six velvet and six loop-style carpets, all in natural colourways.
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